MARLTON, N.J., (April 1, 2013) - Hill International announced today that it has received task orders from New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) to provide project management oversight (PMO) services in connection with the state agency's Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts. The two-year assignment has an estimated initial value to Hill of approximately $2.3 million.
Beginning on October 28, 2012, and continuing through October 30, 2012, Superstorm Sandy struck the State of New Jersey with high winds and torrential rains producing unprecedented severe weather conditions, including enormous storm surges and devastating flooding. Superstorm Sandy caused significant damage to a large portion of NJ TRANSIT's transportation assets, impacting NJ TRANSIT's ability to provide public transportation in accordance with its legislated mission.
Although the emergent conditions were mitigated, due to the extensive storm damage, repairs to and protection of NJ TRANSIT's assets are still on-going. NJ TRANSIT considers the repairs and protective measures critical to restore and maintain safe and reliable public transportation to pre-storm conditions. These repairs and protective measures are extensive and are technically complex in nature requiring the procurement of specialized oversight services.
"We are looking forward to our oversight role of NJ TRANSIT as they work to fully recover from the damages the agency sustained as a result of Superstorm Sandy," said Michael V. Griffin, P.E., Senior Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager for Hill's Project Management Group.
Hill International, with 3,700 employees in 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management and construction claims and consulting services.
